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TIL the population of Washington DC is greater than the population of Wyoming

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9wdMp TIL elephants are capable of recognizing themselves in a mirror, which is a sign of self-awareness. Elephants were shown a mirror and their reactions were observed. They went through a series of behaviors, including touching their own bodies and inspecting their mouths.
Y7bRB TIL the Foo Fighters' 2011 tour rider (venue contract) included coloring pages, a maze, and a word search
8av48 TIL of "chicken shit bingo", a weekly event at the Little Longhorn Saloon in Austin Texas. Participants purchase a ticket which corresponds to a random number on the table. If the chicken poops on your number you win a cash prize.
6y18 TIL salmon sushi isn’t originally Japanese; it was introduced to the country through a desperate marketing effort by the Norwegian fishing industry, which had too much salmon
VBjAp TIL: Jesters not only work for Kings and princes, but also Bishops, Cardinals, and the Pope. However, in the 16th century Pius V got rid of the papal jester during his reforms to rid the palace of ornate decor, luxuries, and other distractions.